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Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive
Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive

Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive

Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive
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  • Item: 868138
  • Model: ADV01US
39.99Watch DVDs, listen to music or view pictures. USB powered; no additional power adapter neededUSB port required; True plug-and-play device, no drivers required. PC or Netbook compatibleToploading design makes it easy to useTargus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drivehttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0377727_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0377727_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0377727/Targus-DVD-ROM-External-USB-20-Drive/product_868138Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive4.093

Easily watch movies, listen to music or view pictures on a PC or Netbook with the Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive. The ergonomic, toploading design is easy to use while the clearly marked buttons make it simple to operate. The USB cable conveniently attaches and stores under the device making this a sleek and slim form factor for travel. To operate, simply connect to a USB port and the drive is ready to go; no additional power source required.

  • Watch DVDs, listen to music or view pictures. USB powered; no additional power adapter needed
  • USB port required; True plug-and-play device, no drivers required. PC or Netbook compatible
  • Toploading design makes it easy to use

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive
 
4.1

(based on 100 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (44)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (36)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (7)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (85)
  • Quiet (64)
  • Highly compatible (62)
  • Fast (59)
  • Reliable (54)

Cons

  • Flimsy (7)
  • Slow (5)
  • Unreliable (4)

Best Uses

  • High-end multimedia (15)
  • Gaming (4)
  • Installing software (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Frequent user (58), Infrequent user (27), Heavy duty user (12)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (72), Business (23)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great product, great price!

It doesn't write DVD/CD's but I knew this going in so no big deal. That's not what I wanted. I used it to transfer movies to my Netbook to watch on a plane ...Read complete review

It doesn't write DVD/CD's but I knew this going in so no big deal. That's not what I wanted. I used it to transfer movies to my Netbook to watch on a plane trip and to install Streets & Trips as well as a few games.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

?Doesn't work with Dell 610 laptop

It was supposed to go with our dell 610 laptop, It doesn't work with it. We tried it on our personal computer and it worked with it. We don't need a drive for this...Read complete review

It was supposed to go with our dell 610 laptop, It doesn't work with it. We tried it on our personal computer and it worked with it. We don't need a drive for this computer. [...]

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5/24/2012
 
4.0

Does the job with USB 2.0

By Dave on the Cape

from Cape Cod, MA

About Me Heavy Duty User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Highly Compatible
  • Quiet
  • Reliable

Cons

  • Slow

Best Uses

  • Travel

Comments about Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive:

Plug it in and it goes! With no power cord, great for travel. Light. Seems rugged enough.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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5/24/2012
 
2.0

Mediocre Portable DVD Drive

By Matthew the Consultant

from Chicago, Illinois

About Me Frequent User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Cheap
  • Easy To Install
  • Highly Compatible

Cons

  • Design
  • Flimsy
  • Loud
  • Short Cable

Best Uses

  • Installing software

Comments about Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive:

Functional but mediocre portable DVD drive. Top-loading form factor is annoying and archaic -- I'd much prefer a tray or slot-loading drive. USB cable is really short (6"), so you don't want to keep it plugged in to your laptop longer than you have to.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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5/10/2012
 
5.0

Convenience & versatility in use

By Bobbo K

from Geneva, N.Y.

About Me Frequent User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Compact-all in one
  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Quiet

Cons

    Best Uses

    • ComputerDVD use
    • High-End Multimedia

    Comments about Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive:

    Targus DVD-ROM is an excellent External USB 2.0 Drive...watch your favorite DVD movie, or to help your computer Boot...handy to have on hand.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    5/3/2012
     
    3.0

    Top loader DVD not that good.

    By Deep diver

    from GA

    About Me Heavy Duty User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Install

    Cons

    • Slow
    • Unreliable

    Best Uses

      Comments about Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive:

      Not that satisfied when used as an external drive to boot Mac OS. Was very noisy when loaded DVD . Very slow with USB 2.0 connector.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      5/2/2012
       
      3.0

      Not always reliable

      By NMhiker

      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Frequent User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Install
      • Fast
      • Highly Compatible
      • Quiet

      Cons

      • Unreliable

      Best Uses

      • Audio import for iTunes

      Comments about Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive:

      This is a generally good piece of equipment. BUT, there was one CD I had to put in three times before it would read it. And one I tried over a half dozen times and it still won't read it. Both these CDs are commercial items (not consumer burns or mixes).

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      4/20/2012
       
      4.0

      it is what it is

      By angela

      from fort smith ar

      About Me Infrequent User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Install
      • Fast
      • Highly Compatible
      • Quiet
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Laptop wo a dvd drive

        Comments about Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive:

        bought a small laptop. needed to install software. realized I didnt have a disk drive. Bought this one and it worked.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        • Q:

          Will this drive work for windows vista and can it be used to perform a recovery the current dvd drive in my laptop does not work
          Asked on 4/7/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            The Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive is compatible with Windows Vista and can be used to perform a system recovery on your computer.

            Answered on 4/9/2012 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          Does it come with a USB cable? If not, what cable does it need?
          Asked on 2/5/2012 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            The Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive includes a standard USB 2.0 cable. There is no need to purchase one.

            Answered on 2/6/2012 by Community Answer from None

        • Q:

          Will this play Blu Ray DVDs?
          Asked on 12/6/2011 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            No, this Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive does not play Blu-ray disc.

            Answered on 12/20/2011 by Cara B from Staples

        • Q:

          My DVD drive on my Dell laptop, which has Windows XP, no longer works. I want to just be able to play video games with a new external DVD drive. Will the Targus DVD-ROM 2.0 drive work well for this or do you suggest a different one?
          Asked on 9/18/2011 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            This drive should work well for you. It is compatible with Windows XP and is built for watching movies. There are no drivers and it's easy to set up with a USB port.

            Answered on 9/20/2011 by Anonymous from NONE

        • Q:

          I saw that this is compatible with a Mac Book Air but I have a Powerbook is it compatible with that too?
          Asked on 9/3/2011 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • A:

            Yes, the Targus DVD-ROM External USB 2.0 Drive is compatible with the Powerbook. This DVD-ROM drive supports both PC and Macintosh hardware platforms.

            Answered on 9/8/2011 by Anonymous from None

        • Q:

          Can this product be used to install anti-virus software such as Norton?
          Asked on 7/15/2011 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            Yes, this drive will mount regular CD's and DVD CD's.

            Answered on 7/20/2011 by Kayla T. from Staples

        • Q:

          I wanted to know if this product will work with Linux operating system.
          Asked on 7/12/2011 by Danni D from Cedar City, UT

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            No this DVD-ROM will not work with Linux. The only operating system guaranteed in the manual is Windows XP.

            Answered on 7/18/2011 by Curtis D from Staples

        • Q:

          Can I burn cd's using Nero software and this product?
          Asked on 6/16/2011 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            Burning program compatibility not available.

            Answered on 6/20/2011 by Bonnie B from Staples

        • Q:

          Will this work with an IPAD first gen?
          Asked on 3/21/2011 by Anonymous

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            No, this is not compatible with an iPad.

            Answered on 3/24/2011 by Dawn B from Staples

        • Q:

          Does this work with a Macbook Air?
          Asked on 2/20/2011 by Tonuspomus from NYC

          1 answer

          • CUSTOMER CARE

            A:

            Yes, this is Mac compatible.

            Answered on 2/24/2011 by Ally from Staples
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